Few things are way more rewarding than taking a tiny Bonsai Tree and tending it till it matures into its full beauty. But unhappily not all Trees are easy to tend for. Bonsai care is a fine art and an ongoing journey of learning and discovery.
The bonsai azalea is a hardy species that's known to thrive in mild climates. The species is characterized by a rich green foliage as well as very decorative flowers seen during the spring and summer months. The nice thing about this plant is that it adapts well to some heavy pruning. Following are some basic suggestions regarding how to care for your own azalea:
Remove wilted flowers as soon as you see them. During the growing season of the species, be sure to trim back its interior branches, foliage, and stems in order to let air movement freely. Be sure to use only sterile pruning shears. Be sure to trim suckers that appear at the base as fast as you see them too. It is advised that trimming should be done occasionally through the entire growing season so your bonsai azalea can keep its shape.
Schedule your hard pruning and re-potting during the start of spring, particularly right before the plant enters its growing season. Be certain to remove any damaged, damaged, or dead stems and branches. When re-potting, be sure to get rid of the plant gently from its pot and then remove the soil from its roots so that you can check it for any damage or decaying. Be careful not to trim back more than a third of the roots, so your tree will not become stunted.
Re-pot your tree into a fresh and loamy soil, preferably with a new pot as well. It's best to mix equal parts coarse sand, potting soil, and pine bark for this purpose. As quickly as your plant has been re-potted, irrigate it to promote good establishment. Pour water uniformly over the soil until it seeps through the drainage holes. After irrigation, you can finally return your bonsai azalea to its warm and bright place in your small plant collection.
The bonsai azalea is a hardy species that's known to thrive in mild climates. The species is characterized by a rich green foliage as well as very decorative flowers seen during the spring and summer months. The nice thing about this plant is that it adapts well to some heavy pruning. Following are some basic suggestions regarding how to care for your own azalea:
Remove wilted flowers as soon as you see them. During the growing season of the species, be sure to trim back its interior branches, foliage, and stems in order to let air movement freely. Be sure to use only sterile pruning shears. Be sure to trim suckers that appear at the base as fast as you see them too. It is advised that trimming should be done occasionally through the entire growing season so your bonsai azalea can keep its shape.
Schedule your hard pruning and re-potting during the start of spring, particularly right before the plant enters its growing season. Be certain to remove any damaged, damaged, or dead stems and branches. When re-potting, be sure to get rid of the plant gently from its pot and then remove the soil from its roots so that you can check it for any damage or decaying. Be careful not to trim back more than a third of the roots, so your tree will not become stunted.
Re-pot your tree into a fresh and loamy soil, preferably with a new pot as well. It's best to mix equal parts coarse sand, potting soil, and pine bark for this purpose. As quickly as your plant has been re-potted, irrigate it to promote good establishment. Pour water uniformly over the soil until it seeps through the drainage holes. After irrigation, you can finally return your bonsai azalea to its warm and bright place in your small plant collection.
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